Archive for April, 2008

You, the Movie
by Early To Rise (04/25/2008)

Word to the Wise: Small Beer
by ETR (04/25/2008)

The expression "small beer" - derived from a name for beer with very little alcohol content - refers to something that's insignificant.

You, the Movie
by John Carlton (04/25/2008)

Have you ever wondered where the knack for finding stories and hooks — the main ingredients of any great copywriter's bag of tricks — comes from?

The Attack of the "Old Maids"
by Andrew Gordon (04/25/2008)

Dozens, if not hundreds, of companies are pretending they're not holding the Old Maid. In other words, they're hiding the full extent of their bad debt, assets, and hedges.

Word to the Wise: Shibboleth
by ETR (04/24/2008)

"Shibboleth" (SHIB-uh-lith) - from the Hebrew - is a word, saying, custom, or belief identified with a group or cause.

It’s Fun to Know: Swinging Through the Trees Like Tarzan
by ETR (04/24/2008)

Tree houses and rope swings aren't just for kids anymore. And the action isn't confined to the backyard.

ETR Insider Report: How to Get More Involved With the ETR Community
by Suzanne Richardson (04/24/2008)

Over the past few weeks, we've been running a secret test. (If you're very observant, you may already know what I'm talking about.)

What Do They Have That You Don’t?
by Early To Rise (04/24/2008)

Colostrum Helpful for Athletes
by Dr. Ray Sahelian (04/24/2008)

A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that colostrum benefits by increasing their energy during intense training.

Building Your Power Base at Work
by Brian Tracy (04/24/2008)

The more power and influence you develop on the job, the more you will be paid and the faster you will be promoted. There are three types of power that you can develop at work, all of which can be extremely helpful to you in getting ahead.

Dear ETR: "The rental and the sales markets are providing a big challenge to our fiscal serenity."
by Justin Ford (04/24/2008)

I've advocated buying only cash-flow properties using fixed rate, amortizing loans. But now that you're in this situation, here are a few things to consider:

Living Rich: How to Read a Poem
by Judith Strauss (04/23/2008)

"One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and... speak a few reasonable words."

Word to the Wise: Coeval
by ETR (04/23/2008)

"Coeval" (koh-EE-vul) means of the same age, originating or existing during the same period of time.

Acne Improved on Low-Glycemic Diet
by Dr. Ray Sahelian (04/23/2008)

Chronically high levels of insulin may lead to blockages in skin pores and extra oil building up under the skin.

It’s Good to Know: About Bug Spray
by ETR (04/23/2008)

Insect repellant with the powerful chemical DEET has been a mainstay of outdoorsmen and campers for 50 years. But until now, nobody really knew how it worked.

Should You Rethink What You’re Charging?
by Early To Rise (04/23/2008)

The Price Is Right
by Bob Bly (04/23/2008)

Ask most experienced direct marketers "What's the best price to charge for my product," and the answer will be: whatever the market will bear.

Invest Like a Dealmaker
by Michael Masterson (04/23/2008)

The average investor has the wrong idea about how the stock market works, Mayer says. "He thinks about the price of his stock in terms of its quoted stock price. But even then... he often misunderstands what that price represents."

5 Mistakes That Can Threaten Your Liability Protection - And How to Avoid Them
by Darius M. Barazandeh (04/22/2008)

You may know that doing business as a corporation or LLC can maximize your financial reward while minimizing your risk. What's less well known is that many business owners lose this valuable protection each year by failing to follow a few basic rules and regulations.

Turn Your Faults into Assets
by Suzanne Richardson (04/22/2008)

Basically, you take a problem with your product - in this case, slow service - and redefine it as a benefit for your customers.

Word to the Wise: Brummagem
by ETR (04/22/2008)

Something that's "brummagem" (BRUM-uh-jum) is cheap and showy or counterfeit.

It’s Fun to Know: Salamander Limb Regeneration
by ETR (04/22/2008)

When a salamander loses a leg, it can re-grow a perfect replacement within a couple of months.

How to Keep Your Business and Personal Assets Safe
by Early To Rise (04/22/2008)

Dear ETR: "No rented list can pass the permission test."
by MaryEllen Tribby (04/22/2008)

"I believe ETR's response to the question about e-mail list brokers was misguided. Yes, one may rent an e-mail list. It is, however, to the best of my knowledge, a federal crime to use such a list.

Glucosamine as Good as Tylenol for Osteoarthritis Pain
by Dr. Ray Sahelian (04/22/2008)

Acetaminophen - the generic name for Tylenol - is an effective way to reduce joint pain from arthritis. But acetaminophen can cause harm to the liver, even at doses of one gram a day.

A Daily Eating Routine for a Healthy and Productive Life
by Early To Rise (04/21/2008)

A Daily Eating Routine for a Healthy and Productive Life
by Michael Masterson (04/21/2008)

When you're full of energy, your goals will be easier to tackle. And you'll enjoy their achievement even more when you're feeling healthy and strong.

Really Simple Set-Up for RSS Feeds
by Rick Maggio (04/21/2008)

RSS delivers updates from your favorite newsletters and news websites into one place: your RSS feed reader. So, by getting set up to receive RSS feeds, you'll spend less time looking for content and more time benefiting from it.

Is Your Client Relationship Worth a Cup of Coffee?
by David Cross (04/21/2008)

One of the great sales directors with whom I worked many years ago gave me a simple tip: "If you buy a client a cup of coffee, never, ever, ever ask for a receipt."

It’s Good to Know: The Sound of the Aurora Borealis
by ETR (04/21/2008)

The aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights) is a phenomenon that produces a spectacular light show in the Earth's northern polar regions.
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